liberalism
noun
a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Liberalism meaning
What does “liberalism” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“liberalism” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution.